Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Basingstoke/London/Hybrid – ideally you will be based in Basingstoke 3 days a week, however if their London office is closer, they are happy for 1/2 out of those 3 days to be spent in London instead.
Salary: Competitive
A leading UK organisation is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to help strengthen and mature its security operations. This is a key role within the Cyber Security Operations team, working to protect IT platforms and services that millions of customers rely on.
The Role
The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will take responsibility for operating and improving a wide range of security services and tools, responding to incidents, identifying vulnerabilities, and driving continuous improvement across the security landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating and enhancing cyber security services and tools such as SIEM, EDR, cloud security, IAM, PAM, threat intelligence, and vulnerability scanning.
* Leading and performing incident response activities.
* Conducting proactive threat hunting and risk mitigation.
* Mentoring junior analysts and supporting a strong security culture across the business.
* Driving automation, efficiency, and integration across security processes and tooling.
* Contributing to security transformation projects and wider IT change initiatives.
The successful candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on experience in Cyber Security Operations and be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Proven track record in incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies (M365/O365, Defender, Entra/AD, Azure), SIEM/XDR, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
* Experience with PAM/PEM, CNAPP/CSPM, Tenable or Microsoft TVM.
* Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and configuring platforms to secure standards (e.g. CIS).
* A passion for cyber security, continual improvement, and knowledge-sharing.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a senior position, taking ownership of operational security and contributing to both day-to-day defence and longer-term transformation. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
Please reach out to charntel.dignum@cvmpeople.com for more information!
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